Pastry Technician Production · Bodmin, Cornwall

Proper Cornish Limited; Cornwall; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing company as a Pastry Technician, where your passion for pastry-making will shine! You'll be part of a dedicated team creating award-winning products, with opportunities for professional growth through external training courses. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values quality and customer satisfaction. With perks like free pastries daily, a subsidized canteen, and career development opportunities, this role offers a fulfilling career path in a friendly atmosphere. If you're ready to make a difference in the pastry world, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free pasties and pastries every day

Weekly free fruit

Subsidised canteen

Monthly colleague treats

Quarterly Staff BBQs

Bake sales and competitions

Christmas goodies and celebrations

Free use of spa and golf facilities

Birthday meal in the canteen

Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Passionate about creating high-quality pastries.
• Experience in fast-paced food production environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastry bases following precise recipes.
• Ensure high standards of quality and safety.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Food Safety Level 2 Certificate

Health & Safety Level 2 Certificate

Tools

Large Bakery Equipment

Job description

We are looking for Pastry Technicians to join our Pastry team! Starting salary is £13.10 per hour with an enhanced rate of £16.38 per hour. The enhanced rate applies for hours worked between 20:00 and 06:00, and for hours exceeding 37.5 per week.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 14:30, with 2 x 30-minute unpaid breaks. Start and finish times may occasionally change to meet business needs, so flexibility regarding hours is required.

Our Pastry Technicians are passionate and committed to creating high-quality, award-winning pastries and expertly preparing pastry bases for our handcrafted product lines. As an essential part of our business, our Pastry colleagues have the opportunity to enhance their skills through external Pastry technology courses, ensuring we remain at the forefront of innovation and craftsmanship in the industry.

Your attention to detail will ensure we meet the standards set by our diverse customer base. You will follow precise recipes to maintain our commitment to excellence, and you will be using and moving large bakery equipment. This is a fast-paced, physically active role that requires you to be on your feet for most of your shift.

Why Join Us?

By joining our Pastry team, you'll be at the heart of our pastry production, contributing to the creation of high-quality products loved by our customers. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and a team dedicated to producing exceptional pastry products.

Even better bits!

After your probationary period, you will earn a Food Safety Level 2 certificate and an H&S Level 2 certificate. We also provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, with a strong track record of career progression within the company.

Through our Company Values of ‘Customer First’, ‘Honesty’, ‘Quality’, ‘Friendliness’, and ‘Passion’, and our 250 colleagues, we take pride in making the world a better place every day by filling it with pasties and other pastry delights.

In addition to working with an amazing team, you'll be part of a company with a Gold Health and Wellbeing Award. We are committed to supporting a healthy and happy workforce.

If you're a team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and want to be part of our friendly, rapidly growing company, please apply here.

Visit our careers page for more about what it's like at Proper Cornish. Here are some of our Proper Perks to excite you!

• Free pasties and pastries every day
• Weekly free fruit
• Subsidised canteen
• Monthly colleague treats
• Quarterly Staff BBQs
• Bake sales and competitions
• Christmas goodies and celebrations
• Free use of spa and golf facilities in St Austell
• Birthday meal in the canteen
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 free and confidential helpline)
• Employment anniversary cash awards
• £500 colleague referral bonuses
• Discounts on pasties, pastries, cakes, and tarts
• Local business discounts
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Great company communication channels
• Job security with a growing business